Big Mac

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Big Mac

McDonald's · 240 g

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Nutri-ScoreAverage nutritional quality
4
NOVA groupUltra-processed food
212
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Moderate fatModerate saturated fatLow sugarModerate salt
Barcode
2000300002603
Serving size
240 g
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Big Mac (McDonald's) is a product in the category “Hamburgers from fast food”. It provides 212 kcal (886 kJ) per 100 g. One serving of 240 g contains about 509 kcal, or 25% of an adult's daily energy reference intake. Its sugar content is close to the median of its category. It contains 19% less saturated fat than the median product in its category. It contains 18% less salt than the median product in its category. Its ingredient list contains 11 additives: E160a - carotene, E160c - Paprika extract, E202 - Potassium sorbate, E300 - Ascorbic acid, E322 - Lecithins, and E330 - Citric acid. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI* Per serving (240 g)
Energy 886 kJ / 212 kcal 11% 2,126 kJ / 509 kcal
Fat 10 g 15% 25 g
Saturated fat 4 g 20% 9.6 g
Carbohydrates 17 g 7% 41 g
Sugars 3.4 g 4% 8.1 g
Added sugars 6.5 g 15 g
Fibre 1.4 g 6% 3.4 g
Protein 11 g 23% 27 g
Salt 0.83 g 14% 2 g
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 16 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 17 products in the category “Hamburgers from fast food”.

Energy -13%
This product: 212.1 kcal Category median: 244.2 kcal
Sugars 0%
This product: 3.4 g Category median: 3.4 g
Fat -26%
This product: 10.4 g Category median: 14 g
Saturated fat -19%
This product: 4 g Category median: 4.9 g
Salt -18%
This product: 0.8 g Category median: 1 g
Protein -13%
This product: 11.3 g Category median: 13 g
Fibre +12%
This product: 1.4 g Category median: 1.3 g

Ingredients

Big Mac Bun (WHEAT Flour (Wheat Flour. Calcium Carbonate, Niacin, Iron, Folic Acid, Thiamin), Water, Sugar, Cream Yeast, SESAME Seeds, Vegetable Oil (Rapeseed, Coconut), Potato Starch, Salt, Emulsifier (Mono - and Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters of Mono - and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids), Pea Protein, Antioxidant (Ascorbic Acid), Maize Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Maize Starch, WHEAT Starch, Natural Flavouring), Beef Patty (100% Pure Beef), Iceberg Lettuce, Big Mac Sauce (Water, Rapeseed Oil, Gherkin, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Modified Maize Starch, Allergen Ingredient:Free Range EGG Yolk, Spices (contain Allergen Ingredient:MUSTARD), Salt, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Thickener (Xanthan Gum), Natural Flavourings, Firming Agent (Calcium Chloride)), Cheddar Cheese Slices (Vegetarian Cheddar (51%) (MILK), Water, Vegetarian Cheese (9%) (MILK), Whey Powder (MILK), Butter (MILK), Emulsifying Salts (Trisodium Citrate, Tripotassium Citrate, Citric Acid), Milk Protein (MILK), Natural Cheese Flavouring (MILK), Salt, Colours (Carotene, Paprika Extract), Anti-Caking Agent (Lecithins)), Pickle Slices (Gherkins, Water, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Firming Agent (Calcium Chloride), Natural Flavouring, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate)), Onions

Allergens

MilkMustard

Additives

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Big Mac?

Big Mac contains 212 kcal per 100 g, which is about 509 kcal per serving of 240 g.

Is Big Mac vegan?

No. The ingredient list of Big Mac contains at least one animal-derived ingredient.

Does Big Mac contain palm oil?

Possibly: some ingredients of Big Mac may be derived from palm oil.

Which additives does Big Mac contain?

Big Mac contains E160a - carotene, E160c - Paprika extract, E202 - Potassium sorbate, E300 - Ascorbic acid, E322 - Lecithins, E330 - Citric acid, E331 - Sodium citrates, E331iii - Trisodium citrate, E415 - Xanthan gum, E472e - Mono- and diacetyltartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, and E509 - Calcium chloride.

Which allergens are in Big Mac?

According to Open Food Facts, the label of Big Mac lists these allergens: Milk and Mustard. Always check the package.

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